Before, during, and after times of hardship, many in the Black community create art to take in the pain and struggle and release a beauty that heals and teaches. Here’s a selection of works that have been of service to me and some people to whom I think you should pay attention.
first impressions: the large-scale projects we saw and liked at
The Power to Heal by Ted Ellis – The Black Art Depot
Healing Through Art, Diversity and Empowerment at Burning Man and
The healing power of Black art - The Verge
Review: On the Verge's Production of Far East
The Healing Power of the Arts
Healing Magic, Superpower Wiki
We Need Art to Help Us Heal, Now More than Ever - The University
From Rock to Water : A Healing Journey by Nino Surdo (2015, Trade
María Berrío – Artforum
Reflections in a Black Mirror: An Interview with Adrián Balseca
Walid Siti's solo exhibition in Dubai deconstructs power while
Patterns of Growth: 2022-2023 Artists in Residence - Arrowmont
ArtCurious' About Famous Paintings Or Their History? There's A